Checklist for Due Diligence and Property Surveys

- O M E G A - E N G I N E E R I N G - C O N S U L T A N T S -
10456 W. Atlantic Blvd. - Coral Springs, Florida 33071
Call us at 1-800-AT-OMEGA / 1-800-286-6342

There are a host of issues to be considered when evaluating a property for purchase. You may not have the time or the money to investigate all of them, but you should at least be aware of the subjects which might merit review. We recommend that you scan the following list and include the most relevant and high-priority items in your survey.

Compliances

  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Applicable Building Codes
  • EPA Standards
  • Local Ordinances
  • Manufacturers Instructions
  • NFPA Codes and Standards
  • Plans and Specifications
  • OSHA Regulations
  • UL Listings

Exterior Finishes

  • Exterior Doors and Windows
  • Door/Window Hardware
  • Expansion Joints
  • Louvers
  • Painting and Waterproofing
  • Siding and Cladding

Equipment

  • Cold Storage Rooms
  • Compressed Air System
  • Computers
  • Elevators
  • Escalators
  • Food Services Equipment
  • Laboratory Equipment
  • Loading Dock Equipment
  • Saunas and Spas
  • Steam Rooms
  • Swimming Pool Equipment
  • Waste Compactors

Electrical

  • Cabinets and Enclosures
  • Circuit Breaker Switchgear
  • Distribution Transformers
  • Electrical Identification
  • Generator System
  • Grounding and Bonding
  • Luminaires
  • Lightning Protection System
  • Raceways
  • Service and Distribution
  • Service Poles
  • Site Lighting
  • Transfer Switches
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply
  • Utility Service Entrance
  • Wires and Cables

Electronic Systems

  • Building Management
  • Clock System
  • Communication System
  • Gate Key Card System
  • Public Address System
  • Security Surveillance
  • Telephone System
  • Television Distribution

HVAC

  • Boilers
  • Controls
  • Cooling Towers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Ductwork
  • Ductwork Insulation
  • Dust Collection Systems
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Fans
  • Furnaces
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Heat Transfer Units
  • Humidifiers
  • Induction Units
  • Power Ventilators
  • Sound Attenuators
  • Water Chillers

Interior Finishes

  • Ceiling Assemblies
  • Drapery Tracks
  • Floor Coverings
  • Floor Finishes
  • Furniture
  • Interior Doors
  • Interior Paint
  • Mirrors
  • Wall Finishes
  • Window Blinds
  • Woodwork

Landscaping

  • Erosion Control
  • Fences and Gates
  • Irrigation System
  • Landscape Irrigation
  • Plants and Ground Cover
  • Seeding and Sodding
  • Trees

Life and Safety

  • Annunciator Panel
  • Emergency Lighting
  • Exit Doors
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fireproofing
  • Fire Pumps
  • Firestopping
  • Fire-Rated Doors and Partitions
  • Handrails and Railings
  • Horns and Strobes
  • Illumination
  • Pull Stations
  • Ramps
  • Sprinkler System
  • Stairs

Paving and Drainage

  • Asphalt Paving
  • Concrete Paving
  • Curbs and Gutters
  • Drainage Structures
  • Grades and Elevations
  • Guardrails
  • Landscape Grading
  • Manholes and Covers
  • Parking Bumpers
  • Pavers
  • Pedestrian Coatings
  • Pipe Culverts
  • Striping
  • Swales

Plumbing

  • Backflow Prevention
  • Firestopping at Penetrations
  • Fixtures
  • Gas Lines
  • Piping Insulation
  • Sanitary Sewer Piping
  • Sanitary Supply Piping
  • Septic Tank System
  • Vibration Isolation
  • Water Conditioning System
  • Wells

Roofing/Waterproofing

  • Gutters and Downspouts
  • Roof Coverings
  • Roof Flashings
  • Roof Drainage
  • Roof Hatches
  • Roof Insulation
  • Skylights

Specialties

  • Awnings
  • Cabinetry
  • Fireplaces
  • Flagpoles
  • Lockers
  • Mailboxes
  • Mail Chutes
  • Movable Partitions
  • Signs
  • Sinks and Lavatories
  • Toilet Compartments
  • Toilets and Urinals
  • Waste Receptacles

Structural

  • Auxiliary Structures
  • Cantilevered Balconies
  • Columns and Bearing Walls
  • Floors, Slabs and Roof Decks
  • Foundations

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